Small Business Program Feasibility Study

The City of Sacramento’s Economic Development Department is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a six‑month feasibility study of three potential small‑business programs—Legacy Business Preservation, Heritage Tourism, and a Social Enterprise Incubator. The consultant will analyze existing conditions, benchmark comparable programs, develop evaluation criteria, and deliver recommendations including a pilot implementation framework. The work must be completed within a $40,000 not‑to‑exceed budget and results in a final feasibility study with executive summary and comparative recommendation matrix. • Conduct background research and create an evaluation framework for three program concepts. • Perform peer‑program analysis and assess applicability to Sacramento, covering costs, legal considerations, risks, and staffing. • Produce detailed feasibility assessments for each concept and a prioritized recommendation with a pilot implementation plan.